Warm Up Your Patio! A properly outfitted patio can be an amazing addition to any home. Along with patio furniture and a grill, you will want to purchase a metal fire pit in order to get the most from your deck. Imagine, you and your family basking in the warm glow of an open flame! They come in a variety of shapes and sizes, and are relatively cheap compared to other outdoor home enhancements such as patio tables and chairs. You can even fuel your fires with extra wood from your property, its a self-sufficient activity.

Classic pergolas and arches are very effective objects to use if you want to add an inviting feel to your garden and preserve the shade. Pergolas are made with a flatted top with a shape that is vertical to straight sides and can be small to cover up a walkway or large enough to cover a patio or deck area. On the other hand, the arches are generally used as fence gate or over walkways.

In the Northeastern US, most suggest using at least a 4-6 inch base of crushed stone, and even up to 7 inches is recommended due to harsh winter weather. For brick pavers, this means that you'll need to dig to about 9\" depth, since the pavers are 2 inches in height. Since this is a lot of digging, it may be one of the primary reasons to hire a landscape company.